May 2015 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

‘TMH for Life’ Focuses on Community Health

May 19, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer The Tallahassee Memorial Hospital hosted its “TMH for Life” 5K run Saturday at the Bethel Family Life Center. The event kicked off at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K run, followed by a one-mile fun walk. The hospital launched the TMH for Life Challenge to

FSU Graduates Inspired to Give Their Best

May 12, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer On Friday May 1, in the Donald L Tucker Civic Center, Florida State University held its first commencement ceremony for the class of 2015 Sir Harold Kroto, who is an English Chemist was one of the keynote speakers for FSU’s commencement ceremonies. In 2006,

FAMU’s Packer Issues a Charge to Graduates

May 12, 2015

By Devin Powell Outlook Writer Families and friends packed the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on May 2 to witness the Spring 2015 graduates’ commencement ceremony. Tears of joy and ear-to-ear smiles filled the gymnasium as everyone gathered for the joyous occasion. FAMU Alumus Will Packer served as keynote speaker

Tallahassee Residents Come out to Support Jacksonville Mayor

May 12, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer It was the tale of two cities coming together for one cause as a special reception for Mayor Alvin Brown of Jacksonville was held at Parks and Crump Attorney’s Office April 29 to bring in funds for his reelection campaign. Brown, who is the

Community Honors C.U. Smith

May 5, 2015

By LaCrai Mitchell Special to the Outlook An abundant spirit seemed to overflow the sanctuary on April 25 as people celebrated the honorable life of Charles U. Smith. The home-going services for Smith, held at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, was marked by sweet recollections and unforgettable stories of Smith’s life.

Civic Center Transformed for TMH’s Golden Gala

May 5, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center was transformed into what seemed to be Hollywood as Tallahasseans welcomed Oscar and Grammy winning entertainer John Legend for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s 32nd Annual Golden Gala. For the past 32 years, the civic center has been the home

Loretta Lynch Confirmed by Senate as Attorney General

May 5, 2015

By Mike DeBonis Loretta E. Lynch’s long wait to become U.S. attorney general ended April 23, with the Senate voting to confirm the veteran New York prosecutor’s nomination five months after President Obama submitted it to Congress. Ten Republicans joined the Senate’s 44 Democrats and two independents in supporting Lynch’s

Community Stands Up for Veterans in Need

May 5, 2015

By Mariah Comoux Special to the Outlook The North Florida Fairgrounds hosted a community outreach program on April 24-25. The program, “Homeless Veterans Stand Down,” assisted veterans with assistance in financial recovery, job placement, house stability and other programs to help rehabilitate them into the society they have fought selflessly

Hundreds Ignored Cloudy Skies to Enjoy the Crawfish Festival

May 5, 2015

By Jasmine A. Harris Special to the Outlook The boiling pots bubbled all day and well into the night on April 25, filled to the brim with crawfish, corn and potatoes at the 22nd Annual Downtown Crawfish Festival at Kleman Plaza. While other festival goers mingled and tossed back

AKAs and Law Enforcement Officers Educate Community on Human Trafficking

May 5, 2015

By Gladys Murray Special to the Outlook The Delta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently hosted the Human Trafficking Seminar II: Still A Serious Matter on April 25. The event was established to educate the community on the realities of human trafficking. The ladies of AKA